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BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
20301 MAIL SERVICE CENTER • RALEIGH, NC 27699-0301
August 4, 2010
Contact: Chris Mackey
Office: (919) 733-5612
Gov. Perdue Signs Bill to Protect North Carolina Coast from Oil Spill Damages
Raleigh—Gov. Perdue on Monday signed Senate Bill 836 to protect North Carolina’s coastline by lifting the cap on damages that can be recovered as the result of an offshore oil spill and strengthening the review process related to the permitting of offshore fossil fuel facilities. The legislation will protect North Carolina’s coastal communities from potential disasters such as the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
“Our coastline is home to many families, provides jobs for our people, and is a source of pride for all North Carolina,” said Perdue. “It’s critical that we do all we can to protect this precious resource.”
Senate Bill 836 clarifies the law to exempt offshore oil spills from limits on the recovery of damages from a discharge of hazardous substances. The bill also makes clear that liability applies regardless of the location of the spill and that any damages caused by cleanup techniques such as chemical dispersants are also included.
“It’s critical to the future of North Carolina that we protect our coastal families and businesses from even the slightest possibility of natural gas, oil, or drilling waste reaching our coastal fishing and offshore waters,” said Sen. Margaret Dickson.
"Our coastal resources are a critical component of the state’s economy: the Outer Banks alone draw 7 million visitors each year, while coastal tourism and fishing spur well over $2.1 billion in spending each year. This bill is a common sense way to protect North Carolina's coast from the

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE
GOVERNOR
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
20301 MAIL SERVICE CENTER • RALEIGH, NC 27699-0301
August 4, 2010
Contact: Chris Mackey
Office: (919) 733-5612
Gov. Perdue Signs Bill to Protect North Carolina Coast from Oil Spill Damages
Raleigh—Gov. Perdue on Monday signed Senate Bill 836 to protect North Carolina’s coastline by lifting the cap on damages that can be recovered as the result of an offshore oil spill and strengthening the review process related to the permitting of offshore fossil fuel facilities. The legislation will protect North Carolina’s coastal communities from potential disasters such as the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
“Our coastline is home to many families, provides jobs for our people, and is a source of pride for all North Carolina,” said Perdue. “It’s critical that we do all we can to protect this precious resource.”
Senate Bill 836 clarifies the law to exempt offshore oil spills from limits on the recovery of damages from a discharge of hazardous substances. The bill also makes clear that liability applies regardless of the location of the spill and that any damages caused by cleanup techniques such as chemical dispersants are also included.
“It’s critical to the future of North Carolina that we protect our coastal families and businesses from even the slightest possibility of natural gas, oil, or drilling waste reaching our coastal fishing and offshore waters,” said Sen. Margaret Dickson.
"Our coastal resources are a critical component of the state’s economy: the Outer Banks alone draw 7 million visitors each year, while coastal tourism and fishing spur well over $2.1 billion in spending each year. This bill is a common sense way to protect North Carolina's coast from the